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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 865.88, 1,194.36 and 492.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 865.88, 1,194.36 and 492.78 is: 679.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    865.88 : 1,194.36 = 492.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    865.88/1,194.36 = 492.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    865.88x = 1,194.36 × 492.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    865.88x = 588,555.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 588,555.61/865.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 679.72

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